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2024 is an exciting year in Toronto! From new events to concerts to festivals and more, there are a ton of events happening this year that you don't want to miss. Here are some of the biggest events happening in Toronto in 2024!
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1. Sugar Shack TO
Sugar Shack TO is running from March 9th - 10th this year and will be filled with lots of winter fun. Watch Sugar Beach transform into a maple-filled, Canadian extravaganza. General admission is free and will include live entertainment, a maple sugaring demonstration, interactive activities and more.
Where: Sugar Beach (Sugar Beach, 11 Dockside Drive at Lower Jarvis and Queens Quay)
When: March 9th-10th, 2024 (10 am - 5 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
2. Toronto Comicon
Toronto Comicon is back this winter. If you love comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming, then you don't want to miss this event. This 3-day event will be filled with exciting family-friendly attractions and events. There will be panels, workshops, seminars, special celebrity guests, autograph sessions, and so much more!
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre (255 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6)
When: March 15th-17th, 2024
Price: $$
Category: Family-friendly
3. Cirque du Soleil ECHO
Cirque du Soleil ECHO is coming to Toronto this spring! This spectacular performance will combine poetry, stagecraft, daring acrobatics, and technology all into 1 fascinating performance. The show follows the leading female protagonist, Future, and an ensemble of characters who discover that their choices have the potential to influence the world as they progress through the stages of evolution.
Where: Under the Big Top, Toronto: Lake Shore Blvd West (2150 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON M8V 1A3)
When: May 8th-July 21st, 2024
Price: $$-$$$
Category: Family-friendly
4. Doors Open TO
Doors Open is an annual free event that takes place in Toronto. For only 2 days, Doors Open Toronto welcomes the public to explore and discover some of Toronto's most loved sites and buildings for free! The event provides access to buildings that aren't usually open to the public or require an admission fee to get in.
Where: Various locations; click here to find out.
When: May 25th-26th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
5. Concerts
There are a ton of exciting concerts taking place in Toronto this year. From Taylor Swift to Green Day to Burna Boy to Olivia Rodrigo to Usher and more. Click here for all the best concerts coming to Toronto this year!
6. North by Northeast (NXNE)
North by Northeast (NXNE) is returning to Toronto this June. NXNE is Canada's most important discovery festival that features emerging artists and music. Don't miss this epic event happening in late spring.
Where: Various locations, click here to find out.
When: June 12th-16th, 2024
Price: $$
Category: Date/Friends
7. Toronto’s Pride Parade
Celebrate Pride Month with the annual pride parade. Don't miss the opportunity to come together to celebrate diversity and love! With over 200,000 marchers and an inclusive and welcoming experience, you’re in for a fabulous time.
Where: Downtown Toronto
When: June 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
8. TD Toronto Jazz Festival
The 37th edition of the TD Toronto Jazz Festival will happen this summer. This 10-day event will feature a combination of both free and ticketed music performances.
Where: Downtown Toronto (Bloor-Yorkville)
When: June 21st-30th, 2024
Price: Free-$$
Category: Date/Friends
9. Hot in Toronto
Head to the hottest throwback concert Hot in Toronto this summer to catch performances by Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Lil Jon, Fabolous, Bow Wow and many more. Tickets are selling fast so be sure to grab your tickets and your friends for the best summer concert experience!
Where: Parc Downsview Park (70 Canuck Ave, North York, ON M3K 2C5)
When: June 22nd, 2024 (Starts at 12 pm)
Price: $$$
Category: Date/Friends
10. Salsa on St. Clair
Toronto will once again be transformed into a fun fiesta this summer! The festival will feature over 350 performers, delicious food and treats, salsa dance parties, art exhibitions, free Latin dance lessons at various schools across the city, and the exciting La Fiesta Parade!
Where: St. Clair Ave West – between Winona Rd and Christie St
When: July 6th-7th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
11. Catch the 2024 Summer Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics is happening this year from July 26th to August 11th! Cheer on your favourite team and athletes at a variety of sports bars in Toronto.
12. Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grande Parade
The highly anticipated Grande Parade will be taking place on August 3rd at Exhibition Place and Lakeshore Boulevard. There will be thousands of masqueraders, so you’re in for a treat!
Where: Exhibition Place and Lakeshore Boulevard
When: August 3rd, 2024
Price: Free-$
Category: Family-friendly
13. Veld Music Festival
The Veld Music Festival is back this summer. This Canadian electronic music festival will feature a variety of different artists this year, including Alan Walker, Alesso, and more.
Where: Downsview Park (70 Canuck Ave, North York, ON M3K 2C5)
When: August 2nd-4th, 2024
Price: $$$
Category: Date/Friends
14. Waterfront Night Market
If you love food and are a self-declared foodie, you need to check out the Waterfront Night Market. Right at the waterfront, get to enjoy delicious food, culture, interactive entertainment and more.
Where: 115 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, Canada
When: August 9th-11th, 2024
Price: $$
Category: 19+
15. Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)
CNE is an end-of-summer festival that happens in Toronto and features live entertainment, concerts, rides, games, a plethora of food vendors, and more!
Where: Exhibition Place (210 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3)
When: August 16th-September 2nd, 2024
Price: $$
Category: Family-friendly
16. Fan Expo
FAN EXPO is coming to Toronto in August! FAN EXPO Canada is the largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event in the country. This 4-day event will be filled with comics, cosplay, anime, and special guests.
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre (255 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6)
When: August 22nd-25th, 2024
Price: $$-$$$
Category: Family-friendly
17. Toronto Waterfront Festival
The Toronto Waterfront Festival is making its way to Toronto this year. The dates for 2024 have yet to be announced, but there is no doubt there will be a ton of fun activities, live entertainment and food options.
Where: 7 Queens Quay E
When: September 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
18. Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
One of the most popular events in Toronto will be back this year. Known for its premier selection of films from all over the world, TIFF has lived up to this reputation with a lineup of films spanning all genres. TIFF will feature a great selection of films that will leave you wanting more.
Where: To be announced
When: September 2024
Price: $$-$$$
Category: Date/Friends
19. Just for Laughs Toronto
The 12th edition of Just For Laughs Toronto returns to the city. Just like every year, this event will feature a strong and hilarious lineup.
Where: To be announced
When: September 2024
Price: Free-$$$
Category: Date/Friends
20. Nuit Blanche Toronto
Nuit Blanche will be back in Toronto this year. This event will transform the neighbourhoods and streets with amazing art installations.
Where: Multiple locations; click here to find out.
When: October 5th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Date/Friends
Click here for more information.
21. Lionel Messi at BMO
If you're a huge fan of Lionel Messi, here is your chance to see him live in Toronto. Lionel Messi & Inter Miami is scheduled to play against the Toronto FC on October 5th.
Where: BMO Field (170 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3)
When: October 5th, 2024
Price: $$-$$$
Category: Family-friendly
22. Toronto Oktoberfest
Toronto Oktoberfest will be back in 2024! Toronto Oktoberfest is Toronto's largest and most authentic Oktoberfest celebration! This festival will feature a massive Festhalle tent and outdoor Bavarian Village. Celebrate Bavarian culture with food, drinks, music, and dance.
Where: Garrison Common at Fort York (100 Garrison Rd)
When: October 2024
Price: $$
Category: Date/Friends
23. Cavalcade of Lights
Just like every year, you have to head over to Nathan Phillips Square and enjoy the Cavalcade of Lights. Throughout the season, you can enjoy ice skating and be mesmerized by the enchanting light displays in Nathan Phillips Square.
Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1)
When: November 2024-January 2025
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
24. The Distillery Winter Village
The Distillery District will be filled with thousands of lights, festive displays, live music, a candy cane forest, vendor cabins, holiday photo ops, and the famous Christmas tree.
Where: Distillery District (55 Mill Street, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4)
When: November 2024-January 2025
Price: Free-$$
Category: Family-friendly
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